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Helen N. Howard-Donald

Helen N. Howard-Donald

Sep 19, 2022

Helen N. Howard (Donald) transitioned to be with her heavenly father on September 19, 2022. She was greeted by her parents, Melvin and Wardine Donald, and siblings, Revel, Bobbie, Willie, Joe, Jimmie, Charles, Melvin Donald, Jerry Roundtree, Erma Jean Shorter, and Inez Roundtree. The family has been reunited!

Evangelist Howard was born on February 25, 1945, in Goodman, Mississippi. She was...

Don Allen Jelks

Don Allen Jelks

Sep 18, 2022

Mr. Don Allen Jelks began his earthly journey in life on November 6, 1943, in Rock Spring, Alabama, the son of Clarence and Lucy Jelks. While surrounded by his loving family, God whispered to him “come to me.” He gained his eternal wings and entered the kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the age of 78 years.

Mr....

Johnny  L.  Hall (Lansing)

Johnny L. Hall (Lansing)

Sep 18, 2022

Johnny “John” Lee Hall answered the Lord’s call on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 9:15 p.m., surrounded by close family in his home at the age of 79 years old. He was born April 7, 1943, in Greenville, Alabama; the fifth child to Aubrey and Eva Hall.

John spent this childhood playing outdoors with neighborhood friends. He received his education through...

Suzette Mcelrath (Lansing)

Suzette Mcelrath (Lansing)

Sep 18, 2022

Ms. Suzette Marie McElrath transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 61 years. She was born on Wednesday, June 14, 1961, the daughter of Calvin Randolph, Sr. and Mary Innelle Randolph in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Suzette was a high school graduate of Benton...

Linda  Shane (Lansing)

Linda Shane (Lansing)

Sep 17, 2022

Ms. Linda Shane passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. 

Carl  Aldridge (Lansing)

Carl Aldridge (Lansing)

Sep 17, 2022

Mr. Carl Wayne Aldridge transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 70 years. He was born on August 12, 1952, in Luxora, Arkansas. Carl was one of five children born to Sinclair and Eva Aldridge.

A fervent father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. Carl loved to spend time with...

Calvin Lane

Calvin Lane

Sep 17, 2022

Mr. Calvin Lane passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 94 years.

Bonnie Ruth Threlkeld (Lansing)

Bonnie Ruth Threlkeld (Lansing)

Sep 16, 2022

Mrs. Bonnie Ruth Threlkeld passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 97 years.

Kris Arthur Falls

Kris Arthur Falls

Sep 16, 2022

Mr. Kris Arthur Falls, the son of Carrie Lee Bell, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. Age 71 years. He was born on January 4, 1951, in Marigold, Mississippi.

Kris relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, at an early age. He graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1969, attended Delta College for...

Johnny Lee Yarbrough (Irondale, Al)

Johnny Lee Yarbrough (Irondale, Al)

Sep 15, 2022

MR. JOHNNY LEE YAEBROUGH passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his residence in Irondale, Alabama. Age 83 years. He was born in Ragland, Alabama, on October 26, 1938, to the late Samuel S. Yarbrough, Sr. and Mamie Yarbrough.

At an early age, he became a member of Kite’s Chapel African Methodist Church in Ragland, Alabama. Johnny graduated from Pell City...

Virginia Winchester

Virginia Winchester

Sep 15, 2022

Born Lois Virginia Rae Land on August 20, 1943, in Tarry, AK to McKinley Land, Sr. and Luecinda Curry Land, the only girl of six children our beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt gained her heavenly wings on September 15, 2022, at home surrounded by her husband and children.

Virginia came to Saginaw, MI in 1964 where she worked as...

Clarence Watts, Jr. (Lansing)

Clarence Watts, Jr. (Lansing)

Sep 15, 2022

Mr. Clarence Watts Jr. passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born June 10, 1951, in Lansing, Michigan to his parents, Clarence Watts, Sr. and Mattie Tate.

Clarence moved to Los Angeles, California but he decided to leave California and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada over 20 years ago. He...

Henry Thomas Hunter

Henry Thomas Hunter

Sep 15, 2022

Mr. Henry Thomas Hunter, 78, born July 17, 1944, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to Mr. Henry Hubbard Thomas and Ms. Emma Jean Hunter, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Henry loved Michigan and he had a good life. We’ve called him Son, Big Brother, Husband, Uncle, Big Red, Hank, Friend, Henry, and his wife (Pearlie) affectionately called...

Benita Lynn Wilson (Lansing)

Benita Lynn Wilson (Lansing)

Sep 14, 2022

Mrs. Benita Lynn Wilson passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years old. She was born on February 26, 1966, in Muskegon, Michigan; the daughter of Lillian Lavern Parker-Ward and Bennie Will Chambers, Jr.

Benita attended Muskegon High School and was a 1984 graduate. She relocated from Muskegon to Lansing, Michigan in...

Betty Salter (Lansing)

Betty Salter (Lansing)

Sep 14, 2022

Mrs. Betty Ann Hunter Salter, affectionately know as "Bett",  transitioned from this earthly realm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 79 years old. She was born on Friday, June 4, 1943, to Kattie M. Lewis and Alex Hunter in Jefferson, Alabama.

Betty attended George P. Austin High School in Jefferson. She moved to Demopolis, Alabama...

Marshika Michelle Hollie

Marshika Michelle Hollie

Sep 14, 2022

Ms. Marshika Michelle Hollie age 44, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Marshika was born February 4th, 1978, to Mary Hollie and Jerry Hill in Lansing, Michigan.

Marshika was educated in the Lansing School District. Marshika was an independent, caring, hardworking mother who was quiet and kept to herself. Marshika had a relationship with...

Floyd Bonds

Floyd Bonds

Sep 14, 2022

Mr. Floyd Bonds passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born November 24, 1965, to Clinton and Nadean Bonds.

Floyd was a graduate of Saginaw High School. He enjoyed listening to Hip Hop music, singing, taking long walks, cooking, and joking. In his leisure time, Floyd liked to watch old...

Larney Lerkendrick Larnell Boyd

Larney Lerkendrick Larnell Boyd

Sep 13, 2022

Mr. Larney Lerkendrick Larnell Boyd passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 42 years. Larney was born November 30, 1979, in Winterville, Mississippi, to Brenda Boyd-Johnson and Larney Johnson.

Larney attended Saginaw Public Schools. He enjoyed hanging out with his sisters and friends. Larney also enjoyed playing basketball, fishing, bowling, playing cards, and listening to rap music.

Larney...

Edward L. Green

Edward L. Green

Sep 13, 2022

Mr. Edward L. Green passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at McLaren Flint Hospital. Age 67 years.

Melissa Ann Fletcher (Lansing)

Melissa Ann Fletcher (Lansing)

Sep 11, 2022

Ms. Melissa Fletcher passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. Age 54 years.

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